Nottingham Trent University

BA Communications and Linguistics

Nottingham Trent University

Course overview

The BA Communications and Linguistics at Nottingham Trent University is an undergraduate degree that blends the study of language, media, communication and society. Students learn about how language works, how messages are made, how media is used, and prepare for roles in communications, media, research or language-centred careers. The course brings together linguistics (the study of language) and communications (how people share and interpret meaning) so that students develop strong skills in analysis, writing, speaking and using media.

This programme is three years full-time on the City Campus of Nottingham Trent University. In the first year, students gain core knowledge about language, meaning, communication theory and media practice. By the second and third years, students take optional modules in areas such as journalism, PR, discourse analysis, language in health, forensic linguistics and media campaigns. Teaching happens through lectures, seminars, workshops, group projects and media production tasks. Students use digital tools, create podcasts, videos, campaigns, and work on language data. Assessment uses essays, media projects, presentations, reports, videos and a major research project or creative piece in the final year.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Typical entry is 112 UCAS tariff points from up to four A-Level qualifications or equivalent.
  • Acceptable qualifications include A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diplomas or Access to HE Diplomas.

English Proficiency:

  • For international students, proof of English language ability is required with an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing.

Scholarships

  • English Language Test Discount

    You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.

    Up to £200

  • NTU Excellence Scholarships

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.

  • NTU International Merit Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarships: £3,000

    Up to £3,000

  • NTU International Scholarships

    International Scholarships : £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • NTU Music Scholarship

    We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.

  • NTU Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).

    Up to £1,000

  • Sibling Loyalty Reward

    20% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Sport Scholarships

    Potential bursary or fee reduction.

  • Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship

    Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates from this BA Communications and Linguistics programme from Nottingham Trent University are equipped for many roles in media, language, communication and research. Possible job titles include:

  • Communications Officer
  • Public Relations Executive
  • Journalist
  • Language Data Analyst
  • Forensic Linguist

Cost of study

For international students studying BA Communications and Linguistics in Nottingham Trent University, the annual tuition fee is £17,500 for full-time study. Students should also expect an annual increase of up to 3% each year.

Admission

Applications for the Nottingham Trent University BA Communications and Linguistics course should be submitted through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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